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Home | Recipes | Holidays | Easter Recipes | Page 11

Easter Central: Recipes, Techniques & Tips

Easter is a time for resurrection—and I ain’t just talking about the holiday. I mean bringing your table back to life with the vibrant flavors of spring. Whether you’re honoring tradition with an Italian-inflected leg of lamb or living the Sunday brunch life with Julia Child’s eggs Benedict, you’ve hit the motherlode.

Having hosted decades of holiday feasts, I know the pressure of getting it right. That’s why I’ve gathered my most trusted, foolproof recipes. From a show-stopping mustard-glazed ham to the pastéis de bacalhau (salt cod fritters) I couldn’t stop shoving in my mouth when I was a kid, these dishes are made to impress without stress.

I’ve got everything you need, including  how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs that actually peel, a ham-buying guide, FAQs, cooking charts, and even a list of recipes for all that leftover ham you’re making. So go ahead—browse, cook, entertain, and take all the kudos. Dammit, you deserve it!

Close up of sliced medium-rare leg of lamb showing the herb-rubbed crust and juicy pink center.
Carrot crostata on a large black plate, with a white napkin on a wood table.

Carrot Crostata

2 hrs 25 mins

Barefoot Contessa fresh lemon mousse in a soufflé dish with the edges decorated with swirls of whipped cream and lemon slices.

Barefoot Contessa Fresh Lemon Mousse

45 mins

A slice of classic carrot cake--two carrot cake layers filled and frosted with cream cheese frosting; on top are crushed walnuts.

Carrot Cake

1 hr 30 mins

A copper pot of bacalhau a Bras--or Portuguese scrambled eggs, salt cod, potatoes, onions, olives, and parsley.

Bacalhau a Bras ~ Salt Cod, Potatoes & Eggs

1 hr 15 mins

A white plate with a serving of crispy rock cod with citrus sauce and a side of green beans.

Crispy Rock Cod with Citrus Sauce

30 mins

Two puffy, golden Parmesan and Gruyere Cheese Souffles in white bowls on a towel.

Parmesan and Gruyère Cheese Soufflé

45 mins

A slice of chocolate cream pie with Oreo crust and chocolate curls on a white plate with a fork resting beside it.

Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

4 hrs

A ten-layer caramel cake with caramel icing on a white surface.

Rich Butterscotch Cake

2 hrs

A plate with five baguette slices, a knife, and white bowl filled with fresh cod brandade, garnished with parsley.

Fresh Cod Brandade

1 hr

Ina Garten's lemon cake, a pound cake, on a cutting board, drizzled with a lemon glaze

Ina Garten’s Lemon Cake

2 hrs

A close up of an oval plate with 3 pastéis de bacalhau, or Portuguese salt cod fritters, and a lemon wedge, one is being cut into with a knife and fork.

Pastéis de Bacalhau ~ Salt Cod Fritters

1 hr 15 mins

A tray of bacon, egg, and Cheddar scones

Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Scones

55 mins

Two Julia Child's eggs Benedict on a white plate with a side of asparagus.

Julia Child’s Eggs Benedict

45 mins

A chiffon cake with lemon icing on a white decorative plate with a few slices cut from it.

Chiffon Cake

3 hrs

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